During the first quarter of 2026, The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho ranked as the third largest nursing home in Sandoval County, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows.
The facility offered 72 beds, 37 fewer than the average bed count in Sandoval County for the first quarter of 2026. On average, the center cared for 36.8 residents throughout the period.
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho earned an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico nursing homes’ average rating of 2.9.
The largest provider in the county for the quarter was The Suites Rio Vista, with 136 available beds. Rio Rancho Center followed as the second largest, with 120 beds.
By the end of Q1 2026, The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho incurred a total fine of $12,735 and was subject to one penalty.
Only one non-profit nursing home operated in Sandoval County, New Mexico during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the country’s older adult demographic continues to grow while the population of younger age groups declines. From 2020 to 2024, Americans ages 65 and older grew by 13%, while the group under 18 shrank by 1.7%. The senior population in the U.S. has seen significant growth over the past century, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million in 2024.
A study published in 2021 finds that about half of individuals 65 and older—nearly 28 million people—are likely to need long-term care and services at some point, with projections showing that over one-third could eventually enter nursing homes.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” Jesse Slome said, who serves as executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Suites Rio Vista | 2 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho Center | 1 |
| 3 | The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho | 2 |
This article uses information provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. You can access the source data here.
